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Employment: Full time, Permanent. Hours: 45 hours per week. Start Date: As soon as possible. Live in or Live out: Live In Salary: DOE Location: Family home in Founex, near Geneva, Switzerland. About the Family: A family in Founex seeks a dedicated and nurturing live-in Nanny / Housekeeper to provide attentive care and support for their children (2 years and 4 years). The ideal candidate will have a warm, professional demeanour and the ability to create a structured yet engaging environment where children can thrive. The role involves a mix of childcare, organisation, housekeeping and communication with parents to ensure the well-being and development of the children. Childcare & Development:
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eHealth Digital General Manager
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is 01/08/2025: €85,747 €87,912 €91,342 €94,798 €98,226 €101,663 €106,660 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Location of Post HSE Dublin & South East Carlow/Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow East and South Dublin FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt Cheatharlach, Chill Chainnigh Thiobraid Árann Theas, Phort Láirge, Loch Garman The successful candidate will be based on one of the main sites in the Dublin & South East Regional sites. There is currently one specified purpose (24 months), whole time post available. These include: • Dublin (Corporate Office) • Wicklow • Wexford • Waterford • Kilkenny • Tipperary A panel may be created for eHealth Digital General (Grade GM) HSE Dublin & South East from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The EHealth Digital GM will work to ensure effective implementation of digital health programmes and encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following: • Core Duties • Engage with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, collaborating in the areas of clinical ICT planning, design, implementation, and adoption • Provide strategic input and leadership for information technology and information systems across the region to meet the current and future clinical integrated care needs • Champion and participate in the development of a clinical ICT / telehealth adoption strategy promoting standardisation • Develop clinical and operational systems strategies in collaboration with senior clinical and medical informatics and operational leaders • Take lead on deploying into the Region one or more nationally driven programmes from Digital for Care. • Develop solution proposals that maximise the use of existing products and technologies to deliver the required outcomes. • Maintain knowledge of existing solutions in use across the health system. Stay updated on relevant technology and clinical developments that enable new ways to meet patient and clinician needs. Strategic Implementation and Adoption • Work within the overall regional strategic digital health objectives, plan, deliver and monitor the strategy. Evaluate, interpret and support the local implementations. • Review, analyse and identify key requirements and needs of clinical and operational services in relation to digital health implementations. • Work with clinical, operational and IT leaders in evaluating the effectiveness of technologies and workflows that impact all users. • Manage multiple concurrent and consecutive application activities from beginning to end • Integrate workforce planning methodologies with ICT • Support the ICT training team to identify and respond to learning, development and training needs for staff to successfully delivery the digital health vision. Project Management • Adopt and utilise standard HSE project management methodology • Oversee the tracking of progress against plans and transition milestones, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to flag issues, risks and concerns with the relevant stakeholders. • Have budgetary responsibility for the function. Evaluating value for money of new contracts, monitoring the performance of existing providers and ensuring that provider performance aligns, and comply, with contractual terms and conditions across all workstreams. • Fulfil the role of Business Lead for assigned projects • Act as the key business contact for all project activities, as required, ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organisation • Apply project management expertise and discipline to the delivery of eHealth solutions and change including: scope control, benefits management, status reporting, managing dependencies, risks, issues and escalations as appropriate. • Lead in preparing and seeking endorsement of key project documents, ensuring all deliverables are clearly communicated, aligned with strategic objectives, and agreed upon by stakeholders • Report on progress against project milestones including providing business updates to the Project Steering Group, Regional Digital Oversight group (RDOG) and other relevant oversight bodies • Communicate project benefits in a meaningful way for patients, clinicians and executives. • Establish and maintain collaborative working with a range of internal stakeholders, sharing key insights on service performance, and gaining their support and alliance to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and organisational requirements, addressing any gaps proactively. Best Practice Standards • Ensure implementation of solutions in alignment with national policies, national/international standards and best practice methodologies in terms of patient safety and effectiveness, clinical and operation effectiveness and technical validity. • Ensure that all changed ways-of-working are assessed by clinical leadership and clinical owners for clinical risk, and all efforts are co-ordinated with compliance and data protection. • Ensure a co-ordinated approach to standardised digital health delivery across all relevant services. • Ensure compliance with all ethics, patient safety, information security and data protection governance processes. • Ensure relevant legislation and directives are adhered to with respect of all aspects of projects undertaken. Change & Communication • Oversee a co-ordinated approach to change activities through adoption of an agreed Health Service Change Framework. • Motivate and influence senior management across regional CHO and Acute services to adopt new ways of working in Digital Health. • Combine knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts, and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective, and efficient use of health IT in clinical and operational settings. • Support the development and approval of clinical and administrative content within clinical and operational information systems • Evaluate the impact of solutions on clinical processes and identify areas to promote use of technology in improving quality of care, increasing efficiencies for clinicians, and enabling standardisation • Maintain relationships with key business partners and other senior industry leaders to leverage best practices, evaluate emerging technologies, and distribute knowledge internally to inform plans and strategies • Work with vendors to proactively strategize on development and/or enhancement of information system solutions to meet organisational business needs • Work with stakeholders including health service users, staff and their representative organisations, implement reform of community as a component of an integrated programme of health reform. Staff & Team Management • Provide overall direction to and support communication and active collaboration across the digital health function, including assigned staff. • Coordinate Digital Health Team activities with a focus on Regional and National Digital Health priorities and/or other ICT initiatives. • Agree and document project plans with designated digital health teams • Support continuous professional development and learning within the team • Ensure a programme culture of innovation, continual improvement, readiness for change and flexibility. • Lead and manage staff and communicate regularly, clearly and effectively with staff to ensure they are kept fully informed of project development. • Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives • Promote a culture of learning by participating and assisting in continuous professional development of self and others • Promote healthy working relationships as part of a professional, punctual and dedicated team • Manage and supervise staff and trainees within the project • Chair and lead relevant meetings as required • Supervise, mentor and manage a team to ensure section objectives are met. This includes a focus on excellence in people management, including proactive application of HR policy, Performance Achievement, development plans, and a Values in Action led culture. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development including personal expertise and professional knowledge. Performance Management • Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the regional and national digital health strategy. Report progress against the strategy through personal representation at senior management forums and by written reports. • Responsible for the development and delivery of benefits realisation framework in collaboration with key clinical and operational stakeholders. This will require monitoring, tracking and reporting on benefits realisation. • Put in place appropriate measures for the evaluation and review of all aspects of the services for which he/she is responsible and to monitor performance and take appropriate action to deal with variances. • Contribute to human resource planning and management, positive employer/employee engagement and financial planning and management. • Ensure that Regional, HSE policies and statutory obligations are fulfilled in relation to the provision of care and in relation to staff management. • Negotiate and maintain contracts for the supply of services to and from non HSE agencies in line with HSE policies, regulations, national policy and legislation. General Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction of the Regional Director of Transformation & Technology the General Manager will be responsible for the services assigned to him/her. The post holder will: Governance & Accountability • Manage the programmes assigned to him/her and establish the agreed objectives for their delivery. Collaborate with all staff and wider leadership to identify needs for the use of digital health tools to further improvements in patient care, quality, clinical resource management, operational efficiency, performance improvement and patient\parent engagement • Promote advancement of clinical and business intelligence systems capable of reporting variables to evaluate patient outcomes, to support research, and operational improvement across the continuum of care. • Manage the resources, including staff under his/her control within agreed parameters and prepare service plans, estimates and budgetary reports pertaining to his/her area as required. • Put systems in place to ensure all relevant legislation and policies and procedures for the assigned area of responsibility are adhered to. • Develop and implement appropriate service delivery in collaboration with EHealth leadership in defining, delivering, and improving services for the region and its service users. • Take responsibility for developing, implementing, and then maintaining suitable controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. • Understand the impact of regulatory changes and interpret them for internal and external constituents. • Give advice and direction across CHO and Hospital’s on quality assurance and improvement processes, and work with clinical team members to design and deliver safe and effective applications to support the delivery of high quality clinical care. Leadership and Direction • Promote and ensure the overall purpose and objectives of strategic and service plans are understood by staff within area of responsibility in order to secure their active participation in the delivery of high quality, efficient and cost-effective services. • Lead the delivery of a safe and quality service in the assigned area of responsibility. • Lead administrative functions as appropriate to maximise integration and the effective utilisation of resources. • Support and lead as appropriate, the assessment and evaluation of local needs against service delivery and the determination of priorities and the development of services to meet them, including the re-orientation of existing services where appropriate. • Provide the necessary effective leadership and direction to drive change by transforming the strategic vision into a framework and structures for moving forward. • Develop and promote effective professional working relationships and commitment to high standards of service and clinical care • Provide strategic input and healthcare leadership for digital health systems across the organisation, to meet the current and future needs of patients and service users. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: • A Level 8 qualification in Information technology or equivalent would be desirable. • Hold a project management certification such as PMP (PMI), PRINCE2 Practitioner (Alexos) or an industry recognised equivalent. • Significant senior management experience in the health service leading, managing and delivering complex change and/or digital/ICT projects or programme(s) • Significant experience of using structured change management and project management methodologies across large scale programmes • Experience of planning and managing performance and delivering results within a complex multi stakeholder environment • Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders • Experience of leading and managing a team • Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. • Experience of budget planning, financial management and resource management processes. • The requisite knowledge, ability and experience (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. A flexible approach to working hours is required in order to ensure deadlines are met. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience Demonstrates: • Knowledge and understanding of the Healthcare Sector within Ireland • An understanding of the relevant strategies, reports, programmes and projects applicable to the role • Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement methodologies. • Knowledge and experience of best practice in project and programme management, methodologies and techniques, including risk and issue management • Knowledge and experience of service improvement and re-design, programme and change management, and quality improvement as it relates to this role • Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of leading complex systems change • An awareness of Digital Health/Telehealth solutions, as relevant to this role • An awareness of clinical, business or technical issues impacting telehealth implementation • Significant knowledge and experience in the delivery and implementation of complex projects encompassing ICT driven organisational reform • Excellent knowledge and understanding of project management. • Knowledge and understanding of ICT Service management. • An understanding of the relevant legislation and directives applicable to the role • Proficiency with office systems including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. • Knowledge and understanding of ICT Systems and technologies in use in a large complex organisation and an awareness of the strategy and aims of National Transformation & Technology, as pertinent to this role • An awareness of the HSE’s Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadmap, Digital for Care 2030 and of Slaintecare. Leadership and Delivery of Change Demonstrates: • A track record as an effective leader with a can-do attitude who has led, organised and motivated staff in times of rapid change in a challenging environment • The capacity to lead, organise and motivate teams to the confident delivery of excellent services and service outcomes. • Leadership and team management skills including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team environment • An ability to influence and negotiate effectively in furthering the objectives of the role. • A capacity to operate successfully in an agile and dynamic environment • A capacity to balance change with continuity – continuously strives to improve service delivery, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under increasing complex and demanding conditions • The ability to proactively identify areas for improvement, exploring possible solutions with a strong service and customer centric focus.
Fitter Mechanic
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: Character Each candidate must be of good character. Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory references. Health Each candidate must be free from any defect or disease which would render them unsuitable for employment and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. If after undergoing the medical, you do not take up the post the cost of the medical must be refunded to the Council. EDUCATION, training, experience PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • CANDIDATES SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). (a) Possess a standard of education sufficient to enable him/her to keep with efficiency of the books and records necessary for maintenance record keeping. (b) have served a recognised apprenticeship, and hold a recognised certificate as a fitter/mechanic, in a Mechanical Engineering trade (c) Have a good knowledge and experience in RSA requirements for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing of HGV and LCV’s for CVRT and vehicle maintenance and repair. (d) have experience in the maintenance of a broad range of vehicles and equipment including diesel engine trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems etc. (e) have a working knowledge of auto-electrics including truck electrics, instrumentation etc. (f) have a knowledge of fire appliances & fire service equipment including fire pumps (Kilkenny County Council will provide ongoing training to successful candidates in this area.) (g) be proficient in welding techniques. (h) be a competent driver with class “B” & “C” Driving Licence, without endorsement. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS IT IS DESIRABLE THAT EACH CANDIDATE SHALL: Have practical experience in repairing and maintaining the following vehicles: Volvo, Scania, Man trucks and 4wheel drive jeeps Have a high focus on Health and Safety and also operated Safety Management systems. Possess adequate training and at least 3 years’ experience in the last 6 years as a Fitter/HGV Mechanic. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The Fire Service Fitter Mechanic will be required to work on the following: The person employed will be required to carry out all the duties allotted to him/her by the Fire Authority through the Senior Fire Officer and other supervisory staff, relative to the repair and maintenance of the Fire Service appliances, equipment and premises and any other such duties. He/she will be required to work in any of the premises used by Kilkenny Fire Authority, including any other premises that may be acquired in the future. He/she may also be required to work at the scene of Fire Service incidents. He/she will keep and furnish such records and reports relating to his/her duties as directed by staff. He/she will operate such systems (including information technology e.g. Flex) as are necessary to achieve maximum efficiency in the position. The post-holder will be available, if called on, for night, weekend or other duties outside of normal hours, when required. To this end he/she will carry a mobile phone when not contactable by land line. He/she may be required to drive a van in the course of his/her duties The post-holder will comply with requirements of Kilkenny County Council’s Corporate Safety Statement and the Fire Service Safety Statement, legislation/regulations as may be in force from time to time, including any such policies introduced by Kilkenny County Council The post-holder will operate any machinery, appliances, equipment and associated items as required including operating existing technology and any new technology that may be introduced in the future and be responsible for such items under his/her control. Delivery of replacement equipment and Personal Protection Equipment to stations as directed. Instruction to crews on new appliances and equipment, where applicable Other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which Permanent/Temporary/Fixed Term/Specific Purpose contract posts may be filled. SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL05/2019 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €796.52 (point 1) to €917.38 (after 9.5 years) gross weekly pay. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice two times the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (*non-officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution: ‘Non-New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. ‘New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary toward Widow’s & Orphan’s or Spouse & Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service, please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. PENSION ACRUAL A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply to probation: There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such office on probation, such period shall be 12 months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period, such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of a period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the preemployment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK 39 hour working week will be five days – Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm & Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm with a ½ hour lunch break. Applicants will be expected to be available for overtime work if and when required by the Council. Overtime at the appropriate rates may be paid for any periods worked in excess of the normal working week. The Council reserves the right to alter the working week as and when required. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 25 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy Note business class on their personal policy It is the obligation of the driver/owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road. When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The initial assignment will be in the Fire Service, Fire Brigade HQ, Gaol Road, Kilkenny. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes as required by the Chief Fire Officer relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may include: Stage 1: Submission of completed applications and required supporting documents. Stage 2: Eligibility & Shortlisting of applicants on the basis of information submitted in the applications and supporting documents. Stage 3: A competency-based interview which may be conducted face to face or by way of remote interview. Stage 4: Panel formation.
Graduate Recruitment 2026 Professionally Qualified Social Worker
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services •Child Protection and Welfare •Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services •Alternative Care •Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Purpose of Role The purpose of the post is to provide a social work service that seeks to improve the health and social wellbeing of the service users within the context of the local communities. S/he will achieve this thorough the implementation of an accessible, equitable, person-centred service. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Provide a direct point of access for the local community and offer initial and holistic social assessment and intervention to children, youth, families and groups. •Provide an initial assessment service to the care group and to develop referral procedures with other social work networked services. •Identify service users’ individual and collective needs in partnership with them and co-create early interventions and/or social action strategies to meet those needs. •Manage and prioritise a caseload appropriate to the post. •Provide supportive counselling, emotional and practical support, and information to service users and their families. •Adopt a holistic approach aimed at enhancing the quality of life, health and social well-being of all persons within the service area. •Promote independence, self-reliance, self-determination and empowerment with persons in their environment, with families and local groups. •Make it possible for service users to advocate for their own needs, or where appropriate advocate on behalf of service users. •Plan, deliver and engage in systemic interventions as appropriate with children, youth and families, groups, organisations and communities. •Participate and take leadership in community needs assessment and ongoing community involvement including initiating and participating in prevention and health promotion activities. •Deliver social work service in collaboration with other disciplines / agencies as required, in appropriate settings reflecting the needs of the service user. •Assess where social conditions are a major factor in health and social wellbeing, consult and plan with the service user/ relevant team/ service and arrange appropriate social services for those who need them. •Monitor and evaluate outcomes of person centred care plans for individual service users. •Actively participate as a member of the relevant team/ service in team building and change management initiatives. •Attend case conferences, meetings and other relevant fora as required. •Attend court, tribunals etc as required. •Work within current legislation, relevant policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer. •Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions. •Implement models of best practice / evidence based practice. •Work within a key worker / case worker system, providing a co-ordinating role for case management where appropriate. •Take direction from his / her line manager. •Take an active role in an appropriate level of planned professional supervision, in accordance with the local/ national Supervision Policy. •Engage in reflective practice. •Deputise for the Social Work Team Leader as agreed / appropriate. •Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. •Keep the Team Leader fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters. Education & Training The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. •Engage in career and professional development planning in collaboration with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker. •Keep up to date with advances in Social Work research, and ongoing review and evaluation of literature relevant to the assigned area. •Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. •Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. •Act as a resource by participating in the induction, education and training of Social Work colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups as required. •Participate in the practice education of student Social Workers. •Support and train other staff in accordance with professional standards as appropriate. •Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of social work by providing professional consultation and education to other members of the service. Administrative The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Maintain a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. •Maintain accurate up to date records and files, and submit activity data as required. •Write accurate, clear, concise and purposeful reports. •Ensure the maintenance of service user and data confidentiality. •Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols and audit systems. •Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring and budgetary control of service in conjunction with the Social Work Team Leader/ Principal Social Worker. •Collaborate with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker or designate in developing the role of the Social Worker and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research. •Assist in ensuring that the social work service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: a) Expect to graduate or to have received final year results with at least a second class honours / merit in a degree (Level 8 or higher) in Social Work on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in 2026. b) Be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board maintained at CORU (or have entitlement to be registered and obtain registration prior to appointment). c) Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU d) Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordination/Management The Senior Social Work Practitioner will: AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues in Children & Families service. Ability to work in a computer literate environment Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Worker Team Leader
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Social Worker Team Leader will: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
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Finance Director
Finance Director Kilkenny Cheese Ltd Role Summary Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirlan and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility has started up in 2024 as a greenfield site at Belview, Co Kilkenny Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. Based in Belview in South Kilkenny the role reports to the Managing Director of Kilkenny Cheese Limited and will be a member of the Executive team of Kilkenny Cheese Limited with the Head of Site Operations and the HR Business Partner. The Finance Director will partner with the Executive Leadership and Site Leadership teams and be responsible for the financial stewardship of the company. It is a hands-on role with month end reporting as well as a strategic role working on business planning and growth Key Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Please apply with an uptodate CV
